Am just being fed up in Copenhagen without job from last one year.

vijayvijay321

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vijayvijay321

14 November 2016 22:40:21

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vijayvijay321

14 November 2016 22:40:21

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Hi,

Am looking for job in electrical/electronics field have exp of 5 years (Hvg Master degree in Electronics/electrical engg) but still couldn't able to get single interview, as most of jobs asking language. When I call: talk to hiring managers just to discuss about role, they being rude and hang up phone saying busy or already found person or some say need language. I tried most ways which I can think but no hopes.

i discussed with few people all say do some part time jobs, which I don't want to end up in that. Really don't know: it seems here in Denmark getting job is, something winning million dollar lottery, even some time you may be lucky can win, but getting job in Denmark is next to impossible without language: which am personally feeling now days.

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Fred

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15 November 2016 00:27:07

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Fred

15 November 2016 00:27:07

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Language skills are often an issue when it comes to getting work, and it's easy to see why employers need you to speak the local lingo.Gaining those language skills isn't going to be quick so you need to look at alternatives.

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vijayvijay321

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15 November 2016 09:27:09

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vijayvijay321

15 November 2016 09:27:09

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Hello Fred are you in Copenhagen right now..? Don't try to give general opinion here, be specific what you say.

Hope you understand next time before writing something.

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15 November 2016 10:13:33

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15 November 2016 10:13:33

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@ vijayvijay321 > Maybe you should have a look at the articles in the Work in Denmark section, you will probably find a lot of relevant information which will help you in your job search.

All the best,

Priscilla

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Nellie Berg

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Nellie Berg

15 November 2016 11:21:48

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Nellie Berg

15 November 2016 11:21:48

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A guideline: If the job ad is written in Danish, you will have no chances to get the job regardless your skills. Therefore, you shall concentrate on the ads written in English and don't waste time on the others.

As an electronicsengineer you should have better chances than so many others to find a job, but it isn't the same as to say it is easy. If you don't already have a LinkedIn profile, then create one, a good one.

I cannot follow the advice of getting a part time job. Engineer jobs are all full time jobs. I guess that they think of odd jobs, but the pay for such jobs will not entitle you to stay in Denmark, it will not upgrade your CV, but of course, it will improve your finances. It is more important that you find a job within your field as soon as possible. If it means that you shall go back to India, then this will be the right thing for you to do.

I understand that you need some feedback on your applications after having it rejected, but correct me if I am wrong, but I don't think you'll get any useful information out of such calls. The answer will often be: We have chosen another applicant who had just the profile we were looking for. Even if you have the formal and wanted skills, as a foreigner, you'll be handicapped as you are not acquainted with the Danish work culture, and you don't speak Danish (even if you can cope with the technical issues in English, there will also be the social part). Maybe, your chances will be better if you look for jobs in the province instead of Copenhagen? I wouldn't use more time on making those negative calls. Either, I would drop it totally, or I would mail the company and ask how many applicants had applied for the job to get an impression of what you are up against.